{"product_id":"tojiro-atelier-vg10-tsuchime-damascus-gyuto-210mm-ivory-micarta-limited-100","title":"Tojiro Atelier VG10 Tsuchime Damascus Gyuto 210mm - Western Ivory Micarta (Limited to 100 Pieces)","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandcrafted in Niigata Prefecture,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"39\"\u003eTojiro Atelier 210mm Gyuto\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is hand-forged by master craftsman \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"101\"\u003eTomoo Matsumura\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Leading Tojiro’s private atelier,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Matsumura-san focuses on small-batch anvil bladesmithing,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e uniting stainless metallurgy with custom Western ergonomics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Strictly limited to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"291\"\u003e100 total pieces ever made worldwide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eForged with a Takefu VG10 core clad in multi-layered Damascus,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e the blade features hand-hammered \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"96\"\u003eTsuchime\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e dimples flowing into polished (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"136\"\u003eMigaki\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) Damascus waves.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The dimples break surface suction against dense produce,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e while the 2.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e7mm spine tapers cleanly to an agile tip.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A tall 47.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4mm heel provides generous knuckle clearance,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and the 221g full-tang build delivers balanced downward cutting momentum.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinished with Matsumura-san's hand-engraved kanji,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e the knife features a custom contoured Western handle of moisture-proof ivory micarta accented with vibrant red spacers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003eKey Highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLimited to 100 Pieces Worldwide:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Rare collector's piece from a strictly limited 100-knife run.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHand-Forged by Tomoo Matsumura:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Free-forged on the anvil with precise heat treatment and tuned geometry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTakefu VG10 Core (60–61 HRC):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cobalt-alloy core delivering keen edge bite,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e easy sharpening,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and 100% rust protection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"14,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTsuchime Migaki Damascus:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hammered dimples disrupt suction,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e flowing into polished Damascus for smooth glide.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"14,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eVersatile 210mm Profile:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Balanced 47.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4mm heel and 221g build deliver agile control with ample slicing runway.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"14,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHand-Engraved Atelier Kanji:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Each blade face is signed with authentic maker markings hand-chiseled by Matsumura-san.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"14,6,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCustom Ivory Micarta Handle:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Contoured full-tang handle with red spacers,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e delivering lasting durability and balance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"16\" class=\"\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable data-path-to-node=\"17\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetail\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"17,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBrand \/ Smith\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"17,1,1,0\"\u003eTojiro Atelier \/ \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17,1,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"17\"\u003eTomoo Matsumura (松村 友生)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"17,2,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOrigin \/ Shape\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"17,2,1,0\"\u003eSanjo, Niigata, Japan \/ Gyuto (Chef Knife)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"17,3,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17,3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eProduction Run\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"17,3,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17,3,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLimited Edition (100 pieces worldwide)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"17,4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17,4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"17,4,1,0\"\u003e210mm blade \/ ~340mm OAL \/ 47.4mm heel height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"17,5,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17,5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSpine Thickness\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"17,5,1,0\"\u003e2.7mm at heel (Distal taper to fine tip)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"17,6,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17,6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCore Steel \/ Hardness\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"17,6,1,0\"\u003eTakefu VG10 Stainless \/ 60–61 HRC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"17,7,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17,7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCladding \/ Finish\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"17,7,1,0\"\u003eMulti-Layer Damascus \/ Tsuchime Migaki Finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"17,8,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17,8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMarkings \/ Grind\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"17,8,1,0\"\u003eHand-Chiseled Atelier Kanji \/ 50\/50 Double Bevel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"17,9,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17,9,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHandle \/ Weight\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"17,9,1,0\"\u003eContoured Western Ivory Micarta w\/ Red Spacers \/ 221g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"19\"\u003eCare \u0026amp; Maintenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"20\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"20,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"20,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWashing:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hand wash with warm water and mild soap; dry thoroughly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Never clean in a dishwasher.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"20,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"20,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eStainless Convenience:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fully stainless build provides complete rust protection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"20,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"20,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMicarta Durability:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Industrial micarta is impervious to moisture,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e oils,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and temperature swings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"20,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"20,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCutting Surfaces:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Prep on soft wood or synthetic rubber boards.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Avoid bamboo,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e glass,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and granite.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"20,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"20,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSharpening \u0026amp; Use:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Maintain on waterstones (1000–6000 grit).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e For boneless proteins and produce only.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Tojiro Hamono","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67973525700838,"sku":null,"price":699.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0823\/9608\/6502\/files\/080A1042.jpg?v=1794001073","url":"https:\/\/gyuto.com\/products\/tojiro-atelier-vg10-tsuchime-damascus-gyuto-210mm-ivory-micarta-limited-100","provider":"Gyuto.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}